Fjallraven Singi 28 vs. Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Singi 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 57×27×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 17% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Singi 28 | Feature | Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | optional |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton 100% polyamide 500D | Polyester, Nylon |
Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley
| Capacity | 70 L |
| Weight | 3.42 kg |
| Dimensions | 79×40×34 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $300 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Singi 28 and Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Fjallraven Singi 28; Hideable on the Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Fjallraven Singi 28; Yes on the Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Fjallraven Singi 28; No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Fjallraven Singi 28; Optional on the Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Fjallraven Singi 28; No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley.
Both have: compression straps.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 1 accept both. 31 accept only the Fjallraven Singi 28, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley.
Only the Fjallraven Singi 28 fits
Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, Cayman Airways, China Southern, Conviasa, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Frontier Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Island Air, Korean Air, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines, Virgin America.
Fjallraven Singi 28 vs. Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley carries 42L more than the Fjallraven Singi 28 (28L vs. 70L), while the Fjallraven Singi 28 is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 3.42kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Singi 28 fits 17% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Singi 28 is the better call.